Chapter 4. ConfigurationGFK-2816F August 2015 63Sub-Module Parameters (GSDML Tab)The GSDML tab displays the device’s GSDML parameters, which cannot be edited.4.2.7 Viewing / Editing IO-Device PropertiesIn addition to the parameter configuration described on the previous pages, all IO-Devices(PNS modules and third-party devices) have other configurable properties. These propertiesare displayed in the Proficy Machine Edition Inspector pane when the device is selected inthe Navigator.In the Inspector, properties that are not grayed-out can be used as is or edited asappropriate.Device Number: A number automatically assigned to the device in the configuration.Update Rate: The period between PROFINET cyclic data transfers between an IO-Controllerand an IO-Device. It defaults to 32ms for VersaMax PNS modules, and 128ms for otherdevices. To change the update period of the PROFINET production cycle for the IO-Device,use the drop-down list to select 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512ms: